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Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Gansu

Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park

8.1
4.5/5
Yongdeng · 57.4km from downtown
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From US$11.98
Gansu Provincial Museum
No. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Gansu

Gansu Provincial Museum

7.6
4.6/5
Lanzhou · 5.4km from downtown
Free attraction
THE YELLOW RIVER TOWER
No. 4 of Night Attractions in Gansu

THE YELLOW RIVER TOWER

7.1
4.6/5
Lanzhou · 11.3km from downtown
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Lanzhou Yellow River Cruise
No. 9 of Night Attractions in Gansu

Lanzhou Yellow River Cruise

6.5
4.3/5
Lanzhou · 1.5km from downtown
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Lanzhou Old Street
No. 7 of Night Attractions in Gansu

Lanzhou Old Street

6.6
4.5/5
Lanzhou · 9.9km from downtown
Free attraction
Zhongshan Bridge
No. 6 of Night Attractions in Gansu

Zhongshan Bridge

6.5
4.7/5
Lanzhou · 1.6km from downtown
Free attraction
Lanzhou Wildlife Park
No. 7 of Family-friendly Attractions in Gansu

Lanzhou Wildlife Park

6.1
4.1/5
Lanzhou · 22km from downtown
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White Pagoda Mountain Park
No. 12 of Night Attractions in Gansu

White Pagoda Mountain Park

6.1
4.7/5
Lanzhou · 2.2km from downtown
Free attraction
Yellow River Mother Sculpture
No. 14 of Night Attractions in Gansu

Yellow River Mother Sculpture

6
4.6/5
Lanzhou · 3.3km from downtown
Free attraction
Museums in Lanzhou
No. 5 of Activities in Gansu

Museums in Lanzhou

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Trip Moments in Lanzhou

No need to go to Zhangye! A million-year-old ink painting scroll is hidden in the suburbs of Lanzhou – a comprehensive guide.

No need to go to Zhangye! A million-year-old ink painting scroll is hidden in the suburbs of Lanzhou – a comprehensive guide.

“Who would have thought that just a 1-hour drive from downtown Lanzhou, you could discover a 600-square-kilometer colorful land!”@Dream_890_Turner · 2 months ago
The capital of the Yellow River · Lanzhou two-day, one-night guide

The capital of the Yellow River · Lanzhou two-day, one-night guide

“Listen up, ladies, Lanzhou is truly a great place to treat yourself.”@NovaWizard · 2 months ago
Lanzhou is stunning, but not recommended from July to September because it’s just too…

Lanzhou is stunning, but not recommended from July to September because it’s just too…

“Lanzhou 3 days 2 nights | Yellow River crossing the Silk Road golden city · Ink wash Danxia countryside · in-depth old city street guide (July–September) Unlike Zhangye Danxia, Gannan grasslands, and Dunhuang Gobi, Lanzhou is the only provincial capital in China with the Yellow River running through it.”@xerxes_8597 · 3 months ago
🏺 Glazes of Dunhuang | When the Silk Road Meets Contemporary Ceramics

🏺 Glazes of Dunhuang | When the Silk Road Meets Contemporary Ceramics

“There are exhibitions where you simply look at beautiful objects, and then there are exhibitions that make you think about how cultures have travelled across centuries.”@Emily101 · 1 month ago
🏺 “Glazes of Dunhuang” | When the Silk Road Meets Contemporary Ceramic Art

🏺 “Glazes of Dunhuang” | When the Silk Road Meets Contemporary Ceramic Art

“I visited the Gansu Provincial Museum and came across an exhibition that offered a fascinating way to look at Dunhuang—not through ancient murals or manuscripts, but through the language of contemporary ceramics.”@Emily101 · 1 month ago
WE CAME FOR LANZHOU NOODLES…THIS WAS WAY BETTER 👀

WE CAME FOR LANZHOU NOODLES…THIS WAS WAY BETTER 👀

“We came to Lanzhou for the famous noodles… but this city completely surprised us.”@ccb_travels · 1 month ago
🌼The Blooms of Lanzhou: A Flower Schedule Hidden by the Yellow River

🌼The Blooms of Lanzhou: A Flower Schedule Hidden by the Yellow River

“#chinatravel Let's travel beyond BSG aka Beijing-Shanghai-Guangzhou.”@MaxS · 4 months ago
Don’t just think of Saudi Arabia! This city in Northwest China hides breathtaking, lesser-known natural beauty

Don’t just think of Saudi Arabia! This city in Northwest China hides breathtaking, lesser-known natural beauty

“For many, the northwest journey begins in Lanzhou.”@AuroraMystic789 · 9 months ago

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lanzhou famous for?

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Lanzhou is known for its wealth of attractions and things to do. Here are a few highlights: Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park, Gansu Provincial Museum, and THE YELLOW RIVER TOWER.

What are the must-try activities in Lanzhou?

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Consider One-Day Group Tour from Lanzhou: Ink Danxia, Liujiaxia, and Bingling Cave-Temple, [Departing from Lanzhou] Yellow River Stone Forest & Danxia Landform Day Tour, and Lanzhou Water-ink Danxia half-day tour [pure play, door-to-door pickup, 2-8-person group] in Lanzhou. Availability and itineraries change, so check the latest details before booking.